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The Common Dog Training and Walking

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The Common Dog Training and Walking

Dog Training in the Cowichan Valley. Re establishing Balance Between Owners and their Dogs.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to the first round of graduates of our Level 1 Group Training Class! 🎓

We are so impressed with the progress you've all made over these 6 weeks. This is just the beginning of your training journey, as achieving calm, polite behaviour and reliable obedience takes repetition and consistency.

Keep up the amazing work!!🐾👏

Stay tuned for details on our Level 2 Group Training Class!

11/03/2025

🚨 Last-minute opening!

We’ve got one spot left in our Level 1 Group Training starting tomorrow (Tuesday November 4th) at 7:30pm.

Perfect for puppies 12+ weeks and friendly adult dogs ready to learn or refresh leash skills, polite manners, recall, and more.

Claim it now: thecommondog.ca/groupclasses

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from a few of The Common Dog Team members, Krystal, Bella & Jenna! 🐾

Wishing you and your family all the best. 🦃🐾🍁
❤️

10/12/2025

🐾 We’ll be closed Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving.

We’re so grateful for our amazing clients (both human and canine) and wish you a weekend full of fresh air, full hearts, and maybe a little turkey too 🧡

Back to regular tail-wagging adventures on Tuesday 🐾

10/03/2025

If your dog barks, lunges, or spins in circles every time they see another dog, that doesn’t make for a very enjoyable experience for either of you … our hearts go out to owners who have anxiety every time they need to walk their dogs, and we know we can help!

Our Walk & Train program helps you shift that chaos into calm, one step at a time.

We work with your dog and keep you in the loop, so progress actually sticks.

➡️ Now accepting new clients

Head to our website to schedule a consult 🗓️

09/27/2025

Fresh air, happy dogs and skills that stick. Our structured walks are a chance to stretch legs AND more importantly they’re where pups practice calm, focus and good manners while having a great time with friends 💛

🐾 Here’s a peek at some of our recent outings. Happy dogs, changing leaves, lots of practice + wagging tails!

09/22/2025

Reminder: The Structured Walk Workshop is happening Next Saturday, September 27th @ 9:30AM

Learn how to walk your dog with more calm, control, and focus - even around real-life distractions.

If your dog struggles with pulling, overexcitement, or tuning you out on walks, this 2-hour session is for you.

📍 Meet at the Gravel Parking lot at Cowichan Sportsplex
💲 $65 + GST
⏰ 9:30AM start
📋 Limited to 5 - 6 dogs (only one or two spots left!)

Head to thecommondog.ca/groupclasses to grab your spot!

09/19/2025

Looking for new spots to explore with your dog? 🐕 Here are 4 of our favourite short & dog-friendly trails in the Cowichan Valley:

✨ Kinsol Trestle via Cowichan Valley Trail
✨ Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail
✨ Chemainus Lake Loop
✨ Holt Creek Loop (Cowichan River Provincial Park)

Each one is under an hour, easy to access, and perfect for a calm walk with your pup on leash.

➡️ And if you’re working toward more relaxed, enjoyable walks with your dog - don’t miss our Structured Walk Workshop coming up on Friday, September 27th. We’ll cover the skills, tools, and mindset that help walks go better for everyone.

📍What’s your go-to local trail? Drop it below, we’re always looking for more favourites.

09/17/2025

We had an excellent first night of our Level 1 Group Training Class run by Krystal! 🐾

The pups all have a little bit of different energy and behaviour, but they make an excellent mix to work with.

Krystal covered yes marker, intro to sit and touch.

She also discussed dog body language and what is considered acceptable and not acceptable to approach, as well as what to do to keep your dog safe when you are approached by an off leash dog.

This is just class 1! Looking forward to the next 5 weeks and to see the progress these pups will make. 🐶

If you missed enrollment to this class, stay tuned as we will be running Level 1 and Level 2 Group Classes through the fall and winter!

Visit our website for more details and to register for upcoming classes.

https://www.thecommondog.ca/groupclasses

06/20/2025

Our Structured Walks offer peace of mind for you, and purpose for your dog. 🐾

You’ll know your pup is getting calm, focused social time with a trainer who understands how to build real-world skills and reinforce good habits.

🟡 Now booking for both North & South Zones!

North (Ladysmith, Chemainus, Crofton):
• Tuesday & Wednesday – PM Walks
• Thursday – AM Walk

South (Shawnigan, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Duncan, North Cowichan):
• Monday & Wednesday – PM Walks
• Tuesday & Thursday – AM Walk

📲 Ready to relax knowing your dog is in good hands? Head to www.thecommondog.ca to schedule your Meet & Greet and get started!

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Ladysmith, BC

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Website

http://www.thecommondog.ca/

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